Maternal-Fetal Telemedicine Services

Women with obstetrical complications, or medical conditions that put them at risk of obstetrical complications, often have to travel great distances to see a maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialist. For many of these patients, a true face-to-face appointment isn't necessary.

Referring physicians and patients can decide to use UPMC's MFM teleservices, rather than a personal consultation in Pittsburgh.

UPMC MFM specialists can:

Collaborate with obstetricians and primary care physicians of at-risk, high-risk, or complicated obstetrical patients, before and during pregnancy

Provide consultations

Offer patient management recommendations

Triage patients to telemedicine consultation, if appropriate, based on their condition

How Maternal-Fetal Telemedicine Works

Via telemedicine, the MFM specialist at UPMC:

Receives and reviews the patient's records from the referring provider's office

Outlines recommendations for ongoing management of the patient’s care

Sends the recommendations to the referring physician, who continues to manage the patient’s care in the local community

For help in finding a doctor or health service that suits your needs, call the UPMC Referral Service at 412-647-UPMC (8762) or 1-800-533-UPMC (8762). Select option 1.

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